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My dog is throwing up tennis ball pieces. Should I see an ER vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 10 months and 22 days old | 16 lbs

My 11 month old shih tzu is throwing up. The first 2 were food and after has been white foam. There appeared to be pieces of a tennis ball in one after the food. He has gotten sick at least 10 times within 2 hours. Do I need to take him to emergency vet?

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Answered By Jyothi Alagappan

Veterinarian

Published on September 17th, 2017

I am so sorry Simba has been throwing up! Based on his clinical signs, I recommend taking Simba to the Emergency Veterinarian. If he is vomiting up foreign material, such as the tennis ball, it is possible there is more in his stomach or his intestines that could be causing a partial or full obstruction. I hope Simba feels better soon!

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